International Journal of Phytomedicine and Phytotherapy
Table 4 Effect of leaf and stem extract on the latent period and of mean stool count of castor oil induced diarrhoeal episode in mice
From: Bioactivities of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza and profiling of its bioactive polyphenols by HPLC-DAD
Treatment | Dose (mg/kg) | Mean Latent period (hr) | Mean no. of stools |
|---|---|---|---|
1% Tween 80 in water | – | 0.47 ± 0.03 | 5.66 ± 0.82 |
Standard | 3 | 2.85 ± 0.07* | 2.17 ± 0.75* |
Leaf extract | 250 | 0.58 ± 0.06* | 4.67 ± 0.52** |
Leaf extract | 500 | 0.97 ± 0.14* | 4 ± 0.89* |
Stem extract | 250 | 1.00 ± 0.14* | 3.83 ± 0.75* |
Stem extract | 500 | 2.48 ± 0.18* | 3 ± 0.89* |